Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 662: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding payment of the agri environment option scheme 2 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [20535/12]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The person named has been informed in writing that he was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1st September 2011.

Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check of all applications, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed before any payment can issue. This process is under way with a view to commencing payments as soon as possible. In the event of any queries arising from these checks my Department will be in direct contact with the person named.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 663: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20576/12]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The person named registered eleven animals under the 2010 Suckler Welfare Scheme. Nine animals have been paid and the remaining two animals have been cleared for payment, which will issue in the coming weeks.

The participant also registered eleven animals under the 2011 Scheme. Two animals were sold before the prescribed measures were carried out and, therefore, are not eligible for payment. The remaining nine animals are cleared for payment, which will issue to the person named in the coming weeks.